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New Poll Shows 7 in 10 Americans Support Labor Unions
October 16, 2023
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The Insider
An overwhelming majority of Americans across the political spectrum and age groups support the labor movement and think unions have a positive impact on our society.
According to a new poll conducted by the AFL-CIO,
- 7 in 10 or 71% approve of labor unions – that includes 91% of Democrats, 69% of independents, and 52% of Republicans
- 75% support workers going on strike to fight for better wages, benefits, and working conditions
- Unions’ biggest fans are those under 30 with 88% support unions and 90% support going on strike
- More than three fourths believe unions have a positive impact on these important issues: workplace safety (82%), fair compensation and hours (78%), job security (77%), access to affordable health care (76%), retirement security (76%), ability to support their families (76%)
- Two thirds of people report having experienced problems including discrimination in the workplace such as pay, work schedule, retirement benefits. Nearly all (90%) who have experienced problems say a union could help solve at least one problem.
“Unions are seen as more needed than before, and most believe having more workers in unions would be a boon for society,” said GBAO who conducted the survey. “Compared to the past, twice as many voters say labor unions are more needed (57%) today than less needed (30%).”
“Voters also believe more workers in unions would benefit society at large, with a majority (51%) saying society would be better off compared to just a third (34%) saying it would not be better off.”
But many find unions hard to join. Half of the voters believe it should become easier to form or join a union. They, including supervisors, would join a union if they have the option.
The poll confirms a 2022 survey conducted by Gallup, which finds that 71% of Americans approve of unions, the highest since 1965.
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